Graph Compares Pressure On Hospitals

This is published in a desperate plea to silence the non-believers, those who think Covid-19 is a ridiculous conspiracy theory and to those who think the rules don’t apply to them. There have been 1,290 deaths from Covid-19 in the UK over the last 7 days. The average number of people dying in the UK over the last week is 1,218 and is still rising.

The graph below shows the total number of adult critical care beds occupied in London only over a typical winter. Beginning with the winter of 2013-2014, it is then compared with the total number of adult critical care beds occupied at this current time.

These figures are not just numbers or statistics – these are human lives: our family members, our friends, our neighbours.
Heartfelt condolences to all those who have suffered loss.

Please stay at home and stay safe. If you must go out, wear your mask, practice social distancing and follow the Government guidelines. If you need support, it is out there. If you can’t find it – please contact this website and assistance of direction will be given.

In August 2020, Broadwindsor.org also published a comparison graph showing the global deaths due to various causes and Covid-19. You can view that graph HERE.

This is Covid-19 and not the flu! Please Stay Home Protect the NHS and Save Lives.

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Click & Collect At The Wobbly Cottage

Rich & Dani at The Wobbly Cottage at Redlands Yard can now offer you an online Click and Collect service.

You are able to order and pay securely for collection or delivery every day we are open! Click HERE to be taken straight to the shop on their website. Items will change every week due to seasons and what Rich fancies baking!

The cut off time for order is 6pm for local delivery or collection two days later. For example, place your order by 6pm on Sunday for delivery or collection on Tuesday. (Note: they are not open for delivery or collection on Sundays or Mondays.)

Delivery areas include:

Broadwindsor
Beaminster
Bridport
West Bay
Burton Bradstock
Evershot
Hooke
Dorchester (Tuesdays & Saturdays only)
Lyme Regis
Axminster
Crewkerne
Everywhere in between!

They hope you all like what they’ve come up with and look forward to receiving your orders!

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Councillor Simon Christopher’s Report – Jan 2021

Here is our local Councillor Simon Christopher’s interim report submitted to the Parish Council’s meeting last evening.

“As I write this, the number of Covid patients in Dorset hospitals is 340 ( Source Sam Crowe, Public health Dorset. 8th January 2021). A great deal of my report will be devoted to Covid matters.

Common Water Lane
I am aware of the damage to Common Water Lane and the verges.
As Councillor David Leader is aware, I have sent considerable emails and had phone calls with Dorset Police and officers of Dorset Council in connection with Common Water Lane.

Comments of Dorset Police/Alex Bishop

My understanding from Dorset Police is that there are two points in regards to the action Police can take in these matters.

First is the reaction to reports made to police of specific incidents, such as investigations. Alex Bishop advises me that neither the moving of the bale, nor the damage to the finger sign have been reported. He stated that over the course of the last few months that Common Water Lane has had these issues, the police have had very few reports of any offences being committed. Any police response to a report that vehicles are on the lane, will be triggered via the threat, risk and harm protocols they have in deciding how to allocate resources. I understand that it is unlikely police officers will attend unless there is an urgent need to attend.
The second is proactive policing, such as area patrols. Dorset have advised me that some officers have attended Common Water Lane here and there whilst they have been on night duty, but it is difficult for them to spend much time there as there are other incidents to attend to.

2) Comments of Dorset Council Legal Team – Philip Crowther, Legal Business Partner.

My understanding from Philip Crowther is that Dorset Council is responsible for maintaining Common Water Lane, including the verges because it is a vehicular highway. My understanding is that Dorset Council has various powers which it could in theory use to stop irresponsible 4×4 drivers damaging the verges. I believe the Parish Council Chairman has been given the reasons via email why a number of those powers are very difficult to use in practice. My understanding of the action that is most likely to succeed is that Dorset council have the power to erect fences or bollards to prevent vehicles using the verges. However any fences or bollards must not interfere with any agricultural fence or gate or with an access to private properties. I understand that fencing was erected some years ago with some success albeit that it had to be left open at each end to allow access for the landowner to cut their hedges. This was done with the Friends of Common Water Lane (The Friends) and it allowed the verges to recover in a fairly short time. Mike Westwood (Dorset Highways) is happy to discuss working with the Parish Council and the Friends to look at erecting fencing or bollards again. It is my understanding that this is the solution which carries the most chance of resolving the problem. The need to consider the issues around maintaining any fencing and/or bollards would have to be discussed.

3) Comments of Senior Ranger (West & Coast) Russell Goff

I understand from Russell Goff that he is happy to be the liaison if the Friends would like to go down the fencing route as they use excellent contractors.
Russell also suggests that perhaps a joint press release from the parish highlighting this antisocial behaviour and damage may, in the short term prevent further damage.
My understanding is that a covert wildlife camera in order to catch those responsible in the act could be installed. The Council would need to know what the law is regarding using the footage gained from this.

Here is the the Government’s latest advice for parents and carers: Click HERE to access.

Long Description – Government information for Parents and Carers

Schools and colleges in Dorset remain open for critical workers and vulnerable children, details of who is included is HERE. Other children will move to remote learning.

Early years settings, special schools, alternative provision and learning centres in Dorset can remain open to all children. We are updating our Childcare directory, please contact your provider if you have specific enquiries.

Free school meals update – 5 Jan

Dorset Council is working with schools to make sure families who need it (including those who receive free school meals) can receive food vouchers if they are not in school. If your child gets free school meals their school will give you details. Find out more HERE.

School transport in Dorset update – 5 Jan

All school transport, including SEND transport, will continue to run. This may be reviewed in future if routes aren’t used.

Home learning resources for parents and carers

Schools are offering remote learning to families, HERE are some extra resources to help families, we are updating these at the moment too.

Dorset Council has worked closely with schools throughout the pandemic to support school leaders. Our schools have been open throughout for children of key workers and children with additional vulnerabilities.

Leader of Dorset Council Spencer Flower said: “We are proud of our schools, colleges and early years settings and our education leaders in Dorset and will continue to support them.”

Lockdown

You will perhaps have already seen that Dorset Council is calling for front line public sector workers to be prioritised for vaccines.

This is a particularly concerning time for our most vulnerable children and families and this continued period of restrictions will no doubt be having an increased impact. Right from the start of this pandemic all partners have been committed and continued to work incredibly hard to support the children and families. A reminder that the government guidance on safe working in education, childcare and children’s social care can be found HERE.

Children’s Centres update

Our Children’s Centre core sites will remain open for the services listed below:

health service appointments where required
family time
parenting assessments
where childcare is provided

Parenting groups will however have to move online.

IT equipment for families who are homeschooling

We are working in partnership with our school colleagues to ensure that children can access learning wherever possible through mobile devices in Dorset. The DfE have significantly increased the number of devices available for secondary schools to order for vulnerable children. We’re assisting school colleagues in getting these orders processed and out to families. A similar approach is expected for our primary school colleagues, we are awaiting information on this. Meanwhile we have been made aware of some issues in Dorset of children not being able to access IT equipment and are dealing with these on a case by case basis. Currently we’re looking at whether we can repurpose some of our old machines and issuing wireless routers to enable children to get on line. I am once again incredibly impressed by the strength and resilience shown across our Early Years, Schools and Colleges.

Finally, on a financial note.

Dorset Councillors were advised that despite an overspend during the year , the delivery of more than £10 million of savings from the reorganisation had been achieved. The executive director of corporate development has highlighted a general point about collecting council tax, in that at present we are in exceptional times and officers were tracking but not actively pursuing collections given the economic frailty. The needed to wait until a more normal time to actively pursue. Officers are forecasting around £13million worth of Council Tax and business rates could be at risk but would continue to be monitored.

Stay Safe.”

Councillor Simon Christopher
Dorset Councillor for The Marshwood Vale.
https://www.simonchristopher.info/

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Local Employment: Symonds & Sampson Are Recruiting

A New Year – a new career?

Local property agents Symonds & Sampson have five positions available.
All applications must be in by 31st January 2021. However, be aware that if they receive a high volume of applications, the closing date may be brought forward. To avoid disappointment therefore they suggest submitting your application promptly.

Based in Beaminster-Bridport-Axminster area.

Full time, Home based Property Manager to join their Property Management Department.
Immediate start.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintaining good relations with Landlords, Tenants and Contractors
Handling Telephone enquiries
Diary and Database management
Responding to emails
Raising works orders and processing invoices
Managing, booking and attending property visits
Processing rent payments
Deposit dispersal

KEY SKILLS:

Good level of customer service skills – verbal and written
Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
Self-motivation and the ability to work within a team
High level of computer proficiency including Microsoft Office
Full driving license and use of own vehicle required

EXPERIENCE:

Property management experience
High level of computer literacy including experience of software packages (training will be provided)

REWARDS:

Salary – Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Holiday – starting at 28 days per annum including bank holidays and increasing with long service
Hours – Full Time to include some Saturdays
Pension – A work based pension scheme

Please e-mail your CV and covering letter to Rachael James rjames@symondsandsampson.co.uk

The other 4 positions are:

Based in Burraton Square, Poundbury:

Full time Trainee Accounts Assistant to support their busy accounts team. An enthusiastic and conscientious individual with knowledge of Sage and other accounting software. Experience is not required but some relevant skills are preferred. For more information, click HERE. Please e-mail your CV with a covering statement to Andrew Carless acarless@symondsandsampson.co.uk

Based in Burraton Square, Poundbury:

Rural Graduate Trainee/Newly Qualified Surveyor. Suited to a a graduate trainee or newly qualified surveyor The role offers a wide range of experience across many aspects of rural surveying and farm agency. It will also provide the opportunity for the right candidate to progress through APC and/or CAAV to further develop their career. For more information, click HERE. For a confidential discussion please contact Will Wallis on 07833 453482.

Based out of Wimborne:

RICS Registered Valuer to be able to cover the whole of Wessex Region. It is essential that the candidate is RICS qualified; a Registered Valuer; holds a Full UK Driving license and has 2-4 years PQE. For more information, click HERE.

Based in Ilminster, Somerset:

Estate Agency Manager to join their award-winning Residential Sales team. his opportunity would suit a highly motivated, entrepreneurial person with a proven track record of at least five years in residential agency, preferably within the Somerset area. For more information, click HERE.

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Collecting From Broadwindsor Community Stores

A message from the three wonderful ladies who organise our village shop’s Click and Collect service:

“As we go into lockdown again, we want to reassure you that we are continuing to do our best to ensure our customers, staff and volunteers are safe, as we have done at Broadwindsor Community Stores since March 2020.

We will continue to offer our Wednesday Click & Collect service via broadwindsorcommunitystores.co.uk.

However, all collections will now be from Comrades Hall, except a 4pm collection from the shop reserved for working customers who cannot get to the hall before 1pm.

We anticipate that more people will want to use the service, so to provide a safer environment and to maintain a steady flow of customers, collection slots will be at fifteen minute intervals starting at 11:30am and finishing at 1pm.

Please pick up from the side door where we will hand over your order at the entrance. Some customers’ orders are quite large and they will need to take several bags to their car, so can we please ask all customers to wait until the previous customer has finished their collection before entering the porch by the side entrance. May we also ask you to wait in the doorway rather than come into the hall while we get your order ready?

As the Click & Collect service is as safe as can be and meets the needs of the vast majority of people we are not offering a full delivery service as we did in the Spring. However, if you are clinically vulnerable and have been advised to stay in your home, please get in touch with us so we can arrange a delivery. The easiest way to do this is simply email: bwshop.orders@gmail.com

Let’s get through this together best we can. Stay safe.”

– Nat, Sandra & Teri

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Local Takeaway Menus

We’re back into a National lockdown.

The menus on the website’s Takeaway Food page are all from local establishments, forced to close under the current Government regulations but still working to provide a hot cooked meal for you to enjoy at home.

Please support them!

You can find Broadwindsor.org’s Takeaway Food page HERE

If there are local businesses not included who’d like to be – please forward your menu and details to: info@broadwindsor.org or message through the Facebook page to be added to the list.

Stay Safe!

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Please Pre Order Your Fish ‘n’ Chips

Thankfully, in Tier 3 Nat can still bring her van to the parish on Tuesday nights. Their vans will be up and running from Tuesday 5th January. However, they do need customers to pre order their food to avoid any gatherings of people waiting. Below is the full schedule for both Nat’s van and Jen’s van – they are busy ladies!

Orders need to be in before 3pm as they are not always able to answer their phones whilst cooking. Don’t worry if you forget to place your order, they may ask you to come back at a later time though.

Nat’s Van – 07803 257 674

Tuesday: Drimpton & Broadwindsor
Wednesday: Martinstown & Portesham
Thursday: Bradpole (7th Jan) alternate week with Halstock & Corscombe (14th Jan)
Friday: Powerstock (8th Jan) alternate week with Barwick (15th Jan)

Jen’s Van – 07546 064 996

Wednesday: Charminster, 5pm – 6.45pm
Thursday: Cerne Abbas, 5pm – 7pm
Friday: Charlton Down, 5pm – 7pm
Saturday: Salway Ash, 5pm – 7pm

“A Happy New Year to all our lovely customers! Thank you for all your support in 2020. It certainly was a challenging year for all!” – Nat & Jen

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Dorset Now in Tier 3

Recently announced, Dorset has been moved from Tier 2 (High Alert) to Tier 3 (Very High Alert) from 31st December. Here are the new guidelines:

What you can and cannot do in Tier 3 – Click HERE.

Here is what’s happening in the rest of the South West:

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COVID-19

There has been a significant increase in cases of COVID-19 in the last couple of weeks in both BCP Council and Dorset Council areas, as well as a rise in hospital admissions.

If this continues, it is likely our Tier shall change from 2 to the more restrictive Tier 3. Please stay safe, play your part in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and protect your loved ones.

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Bowls & Post Office

A couple of reminders for you:

Starting in approximately one hour, the Bowling Championship at Fullers followed by presentation.

Please Shop Local at our Community Stores and up at Redlands Yard!

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Graph Compares Pressure On Hospitals

Click & Collect At The Wobbly Cottage